Costalotmore lands hefty gamble from the front

Costalotmore had the race handed to him on a plate when landing a farcical bumper at Listowel in the autumn but there was nobody gifting him victory in the 2m5f maiden hurdle here, with his rivals alive to his capabilities from the front.

However, nothing could live with Richard O'Keeffe's runner and he galloped them into submission under Mikey Fogarty, landing a decent punt in the process.

Costalotmore was available at a general price of 11-2 when racing started, having opened up at double-figure odds with most firms.